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Three-session series with Computer Volunteer Mike Mathis. Sessions will feature computer labs to learn specific basic computer functions with step-by-step instructions. Includes information about using personal or library computers. There will be opportunities to ask questions. Attendance at all three sessions strongly encouraged. Spring session dates are 3/16; 4/1; 5/6

The award winning author of `The End of Country: Dispatches from the Frack Zone' will be discussing his latest book, `Betting the Farm on a Drought: Stories from the Front Lines of Climate Change' to be published on April 15 by University of Texas Press. The book is a lively and thought provoking overview of climate change from the perspectives of people who are dealing with it on the ground.

Meet authors - including Lamar Giles, Meg Medina, Ellen Oh, and Caroline Richmond - from We Need Diverse Books, a grassroots organization created to address the lack of diverse, non-majority narratives in childrens literature. We Need Diverse Books is committed to the ideal that embracing diversity will lead to acceptance, empathy, and ultimately equality.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Urbana Regional Library (FURL) and open to all folks in the community who are interested in discussing books. Email Wanda Anastasi for more information at wanastasti@verizon.net or call the information desk at 301-600-7004.

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month on March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, and August 19 at 6:45 pm.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Urbana Regional Library (FURL) and open to all folks in the community who are interested in discussing books. Email Wanda Anastasi for more information at wanastasti@verizon.net or call the information desk at 301-600-7004.

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month on March. 18, Apr. 15, May. 20, June 17, July 15, August 19 at 6:45 pm.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Urbana Regional Library (FURL) and open to all folks in the community who are interested in discussing books. Email Wanda Anastasi for more information at wanastasti@verizon.net or call the information desk at 301-600-7004.

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month on March. 18, Apr. 15, May. 20, June 17, July 15, August 19 at 6:45 pm.